Expectations are high for the new york jets after nearly making the playoffs last season, but thanks to the Sacramento Kings’ dominant win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night, the NFL team now has an unfortunate record.
The Kings clinched a playoff spot after posting a 120-80 victory over the Blazers, ending the team’s 16-year drought, the longest in NBA history.
Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk reacts after hitting a shot against the Trail Blazers in Portland, Ore., on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. (AP Photo/Steve Dykes)
The unfortunate record, however, spanned across major US sports as the longest active postseason dry streak.
KINGS END HISTORIC PLAYOFF DROUGHT, BREAKING LONGEST ACTIVE STREAK IN MAIN US SPORTS: ‘IT’S A LONG TIME’
The runner-up and new owner of the title were and are the Jets.
New York last made the playoffs during the 2010 season, when they advanced to the AFC Championship game before finally retiring to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
New York Jets fans during the St. Louis Cardinals game at MetLife Stadium. East Rutherford, NJ, December 2, 2012. (Corey Sipkin/NY Daily News via Getty Images)
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The Jets seemed close to ending that drought last season, but fell short due to quarterback issues and injuries.
But there is hope.
New York has been actively seeking Aaron Rogers in a trade with the Green Bay Packers in hopes of making a successful playoff run. Rodgers has expressed similar interest in playing for the Jets, but after weeks of speculation, no deal has been reached.
The New York Jets have been actively pursuing Aaron Rodgers in a trade with the Green Bay Packers. (Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst He said at the league’s annual meeting on Monday that he hopes to reach a deal «sooner rather than later,» but indicated that he could afford to wait until May or June to make a trade if necessary.
Associated Press contributed to this report.